A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today's dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: • An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings • Updated list of pertinent web sites • Updated drug tables • A reading guide Appendices Include: • Medical terminology • Subjective grading systems • Common abbreviations • The metric system • English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today’s dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings Updated list of pertinent web sites Updated drug tables A reading guide Appendices Include: Medical terminology Subjective grading systems Common abbreviations The metric system English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

A special effort was made to cover information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lenses. This little book pays big dividends. You will find 210 abbreviations and over 2,300 ophthalmic words in this up-to-the-minute glossary compiled by the editor-in-chief of Ocular Surgery News, the leading clinical newspaper in ophthalmology and optometry. While other eyecare word books overload their pages with obsolete expressions, Latin and Greek phrases, obscure diseases, and other medical terms that you will never have to use, Joseph Hoffman has streamlined his word selection so you get all the current terminology you will need on the job.

A comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to medical and surgical ophthalmology that succinctly addresses the diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye. The editors, along with the 16 world expert subspecialty contributors, have organized the concise, clinically focused, and user-friendly chapters by subspecialty and include the indications, techniques, and complications of common ophthalmic surgical procedures. This attentive chapter organization reflects the way modern-day ophthalmology is practiced. It delivers practical emphasis, allowing the reader to apply the information into a clinical setting. Residents will additionally benefit from the surgical options discussed for specific disorders. Ophthalmology features more than 400 high-quality diagrams, figures, and colour photographs; diagrams, tables, and figures to facilitate comparisons and assimilation of the information; references to provide a starting point for further study and research; and study questions at the conclusion of each chapter to allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare for important examinations. It is comprehensive and practical enough to be a complete resource for the ophthalmologist, ophthalmology resident, optometrist, as well as family physicians, medical students, and ophthalmic technician.

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Second Edition is a revised edition of the best selling exam preparation manual. It is an essential resource for anyone preparing to become certified as an ophthalmic assistant. With over 650 exam-style questions and explanatory answers, illustrations, and photographs, this user-friendly text is excellent for both learning and reviewing important eye care topics. Subjects include taking a patient history, lensometry, measuring intraocular pressure, understanding optics, and much more. This edition is also helpful for students and others studying for certification in optometry, contact lenses, and opticianry.

The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features:Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations